Crossing Paths

“To practice any art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow. So do it.” Kurt Vonnegut

Morning Glow, watercolor by Julie Beal, Nov. 2015

Multitudes of people have come and gone in my life, especially since I was a teacher for 35 years. Some have had a great impact on me, sometimes in ways that changed my perceptions of what I thought was the way things should be, and they opened up my eyes to the way things ARE in this life.

For them, I am eternally grateful, because I believe it has made me a better, more compassionate person.

In my journey into the world of creating art, I have met people who have truly made this adventure memorable and helped to build my confidence to just let myself go and create.

Thank you to my KSU instructors, Shannon Hines, Julie Friedman, and Charisse Harris, for everything...your expertise, your guidance, your support, and your friendship.

And thank you for helping my soul to grow.

After the Cruise, Acrylic on Canvas by Julie Beal, Nov. 2015